n Friday, November 10, 2017, Ruth Ann Chappelear Kulp, beloved wife of the late Dr. Bernard A. Kulp, Sr. and loving mother of Bernard Kulp, Jr., F. Peter Kulp, the late James Kulp, John Kulp, Marie (Kulp) Baker, Elizabeth (Kulp) Scheidegger, Matthew Kulp, Karen Kulp, and Andrew Kulp passed away peacefully at her home in Ft. Washington,MD. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Jo Reynolds, many nieces and nephews, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD on Wednesday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, November 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton MD. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities USA P.O. Box 17066 Baltimore, MD 21297-1066. Online guestbook available at